dfloyd785
04-01-2003, 01:22 AM
I was wondering if anyone knows if a high fat/low carb diet was particularly unhealthy for some who is regularly lifting weights. I am thinking of starting the diet, and am wondering if this diet will have adverse health risks for weight lifting(i.e. High Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar levels, etc). Much thanks for any provided info!
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auntjudyg
04-01-2003, 10:56 AM
You've probably started a wild debate here as there seem to be only extreme views on this matter. Over in the Exercise and Fitness board they had a more level-headed discussion about Atkins a while back, so you may want to pose the question over there.
But a quick answer is that nobody has put forward any studies that that sort of regime has a negative health effect on anyone. It is not recommended for those with kidney problems. Many argue that it is in fact very healthy. Some people into exercise insist one needs carbs; other recognize that you do not. Try it and see how you feel.
Good luck!
But a quick answer is that nobody has put forward any studies that that sort of regime has a negative health effect on anyone. It is not recommended for those with kidney problems. Many argue that it is in fact very healthy. Some people into exercise insist one needs carbs; other recognize that you do not. Try it and see how you feel.
Good luck!
ramsemonius
04-01-2003, 05:30 PM
I think a diet low or even void of refined sugars and grains is an excellent way to lose body fat, just as long as you are getting lots of fruits and veggies (5-9 servings/day) to counteract the acidifying nature of animal proteins and fat.
However, when I tried an extreme low carbs diet, I found that both my strength and endurance to perform resistance exercises like wt. lifting was markedly reduced. I attributed this to a lack of glycogen stores in my muscles caused by lack of dietary carbs.
If I were you, I'd focus on getting the 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies in your diet, with 50% of veggies cooked (steamed or stir-fried). If you do that then you can eat all the protein you want and probably be okay with maintaining proper body chemistry and kidney function.
Of course, if you are like me, you may find that you need some whole-grain-based carbs to load your muscles with glycogen to provide energy for eccentric resistance exercise.
One more tip.. if you do eat grain-based foods, you might find that you maintain better digestive health by consuming them separate from flesh protein foods. Sort of food combining thing.
Good luck.
Rams.
However, when I tried an extreme low carbs diet, I found that both my strength and endurance to perform resistance exercises like wt. lifting was markedly reduced. I attributed this to a lack of glycogen stores in my muscles caused by lack of dietary carbs.
If I were you, I'd focus on getting the 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies in your diet, with 50% of veggies cooked (steamed or stir-fried). If you do that then you can eat all the protein you want and probably be okay with maintaining proper body chemistry and kidney function.
Of course, if you are like me, you may find that you need some whole-grain-based carbs to load your muscles with glycogen to provide energy for eccentric resistance exercise.
One more tip.. if you do eat grain-based foods, you might find that you maintain better digestive health by consuming them separate from flesh protein foods. Sort of food combining thing.
Good luck.
Rams.